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    CITY PLAN COMMISSION THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2012

    Planner: Mark Doty

    FILE NUMBER: Z112-236 (MD) DATE FILED: April 2, 2012

    LOCATION: South side of Haymarket Road, southwest of the intersectionof Haymarket Road and Palomino Road.

    COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 MAPSCO: 69 U, Y

    SIZE OF REQUEST: 4.363 ac. CENSUS TRACT: 171.02

    REQUEST: A Landmark Commission authorized hearing to consider an

    Historic District Overlay on property zoned an A(A) AgriculturalDistrict.

    SUMMARY: The Missionary Baptist Church cemetery is an historic African-American site that is home to over 100 gravesites, most whichhave been hidden or removed. The first known burial occurredin 1902 with the last known in 1948. A significant propertymust meet 3 of 10 designation criteria. This property hasbeen determined to meet 4.

    STAFFRECOMMENDATION: Approval, subject to preservation criteria.

    LANDMARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval, subject to preservationcriteria.

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    BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

    The Missionary Baptist Church cemetery is located on a portion of the site that ishome to over 100 African-American gravesites, most which have been hidden orremoved. The first known burial occurred in 1902 with the last known in 1948.

    The Rylie Community, established in the 1870s, was the closest community tothe area and provided a source of jobs when the railroad arrived in 1881. Rylie,along with Kleberg and Hutchins supported several African-American farmingcommunities.

    Missionary Baptist Church was organized in 1903 to serve the small group ofblack property owners and tenant farmers in the area. A church building, a smallsquare wood structure with a pyramidal roof, was destroyed in a 1957 tornado

    and the congregation ceased formal maintenance of the cemetery at a later date.

    Comprehensive Plan:

    The historic overlay is consistent with both the Urban Design and the NeighborhoodElements of the Comprehensive Plan. Historic preservation has played a key role indefining Dallas unique character. Preservation historic neighborhoods and buildingscreates a direct, visual link to the past, contributing to a sense of place.

    Goal 5.1 Create a Sense of Place, Safety and WalkabilityPolicy 5.1.3 Encourage complementary building height, scale, design andcharacter.

    Goal 5.2 Strengthen Community and Neighborhood IdentityPolicy 5.2.1 Maintain neighborhood scale and character.

    Goal 7.2 Preservation of Historic and Cultural AssetsPolicy 7.2.2 Create a sense of place through the built environment whilemaintaining the existing historic fabric.Policy 7.2.4 Protect historic and cultural assets.

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    STAFF ANALYSIS:

    Both the Landmark Commission and its Designation Committee have determinedthis complex to be historically significant under 4 designation criteria. These

    criteria include; history, heritage and culture, archeological, national and staterecognition, and historic education.

    This overlay designation does not change the base zoning or permitted uses forthe property.

    Since the majority of the property has a known cemetery located on it or maycontain other unmarked gravesites, the site has been divided up into three tracts,Tracts A, B, and C. Tract A, the portion of the site closest to Haymarket Road,allows for new construction and site improvements. Tract B, encompassing alarge area of the site, is an area of potential graves that allows for new

    construction and other site improvements with the requirement that if any remainsare unearthed, the proper authorities and procedures must be followed. Tract C isthe location of the marked cemetery and existing headstones. No newconstruction is allowed in this area with the same understanding about discoveryof new, unmarked graves. The rest of the property, outside of the 12 buffer to thesouth side of the marked cemetery does not have any restrictions other than theregular zoning requirements for A(A) uses.

    LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: (April 4, 2012)

    This item appeared on the Commissions discussion agenda.Motion: Approval, subject to revised preservation criteria.

    Maker: Silva

    Second: *Clicque

    Results: 7/3

    Ayes: Flabiano, *Clicque, Cruz, *Piper, Silva, Seale,Tapscott

    Against: Ridley, Johnson, EdwardsAbsent: Burgin, Norcross, Strickland, Ward

    Vacancies: 1 & 4

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    ORDINANCE NO. ______________

    An ordinance changing the zoning classification on the following property:

    BEING Tract 33 in City Block 8770; fronting approximately 200 feet on the south line of

    Haymarket Road; and containing approximately 4.230 acres,

    by establishing Historic Overlay District No. 142 (Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery

    Historic District Overlay); providing procedures, regulations, and preservation criteria for

    structures and property in the district; providing a penalty not to exceed $2,000;

    providing a saving clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective

    date.

    WHEREAS, the city plan commission and the city council, in accordance with the

    Charter of the City of Dallas, the state law, and the ordinances of the City of Dallas, have

    given the required notices and have held the required public hearings regarding the

    rezoning of the Property described in this ordinance; and

    WHEREAS, the city council finds that the Property is an area of historical,

    cultural, and architectural importance and significance to the citizens of the city; and

    WHEREAS, the city council finds that it is in the public interest to establish this

    historic overlay district; Now, Therefore,

    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DALLAS:

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    SECTION 1. That the zoning classification is changed by establishing Historic

    Overlay District No. 142 on the property described in Exhibit A (the Property), which

    is attached to and made a part of this ordinance.

    SECTION 2. That the establishment of this historic overlay district shall not

    affect the existing underlying zoning classification of the Property, which shall remain

    subject to the regulations of the underlying zoning district. If there is a conflict, the

    regulations in this ordinance control over the regulations of the underlying zoning

    district.

    SECTION 3. That a person shall not alter the Property, or any portion of the

    exterior of a structure on the Property, or place, construct, maintain, expand, demolish, or

    remove any structure on the Property without first obtaining a certificate of

    appropriateness or certificate for demolition or removal in accordance with the Dallas

    Development Code, as amended, and this ordinance. All alterations to the Property must

    comply with the preservation criteria attached to and made a part of this ordinance as

    Exhibit B.

    SECTION 4. That the building official shall not issue a building permit or a

    certificate of occupancy for a use on the Property until there has been full compliance

    with this ordinance, the Dallas Development Code, the construction codes, and all other

    ordinances, rules, and regulations of the City of Dallas.

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    SECTION 5. That a person who violates a provision of this ordinance, upon

    conviction, is punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000. In addition to punishment by

    fine, the City may, in accordance with state law, provide civil penalties for a violation of

    this ordinance, and institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent, restrain,

    correct, or abate the unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair,

    conversion, maintenance, demolition, or removal of a building, structure, or land on the

    Property.

    SECTION 6. That the zoning ordinances of the City of Dallas, as amended, shall

    remain in full force and effect, save and except as amended by this ordinance.

    SECTION 7. That the terms and provisions of this ordinance are severable and

    are governed by Section l-4 of Chapter l of the Dallas City Code, as amended.

    SECTION 8. That this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its

    passage and publication in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of

    Dallas, and it is accordingly so ordained.

    APPROVED AS TO FORM:THOMAS P. PERKINS, JR., City Attorney

    By _________________________________Assistant City Attorney

    Passed_______________________________

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    EXHIBIT A

    Legal Description Haymarket Cemetery

    Being a 123,484.90 square foot or 2.83 acre tract of land taken from a 4.363 acre tract ofland situated in the George W. Shaw Survey, Abstract No. 1387, City of Dallas Block8770, Dallas County, Texas, and being more particularly described by metes and boundsas follows:

    BEGINNING at a point in the centerline of Haymarket Roadsaid point being describedas being the Northwesterly corner of the herein described tract of land, set at thefollowing corner (the Texas State Plane, North Central Zone 4202, ON GRID, North

    American Datum of 1983 Coordinates for this corner are: E=2538508.91(X);N=6929216.12 (Y):

    THENCE, South 713000 East, 200.00 feet;

    THENCE, South 450000 West, 717.26 feet;

    THENCE, North 555536 West, 182.29 feet;

    THENCE, North 450000 East, 662.57 feet; to the POINT OF BEGINNING andcontaining 123,484.90 square feet or 2.83 acres of land, more or less.

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    PRESERVATION CRITERIA FORM

    EXHIBIT B

    PRESERVATION CRITERIA

    MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCHCEMETERY HISTORIC OVERLAY

    DISTRICTADDRESS OR LOCATION

    1. GENERAL.

    1.1 All demolition, maintenance, new construction, public works, renovations,repairs, and site work in this district must comply with these preservationcriteria.

    1.2 Any alterations to property within this district must comply with theregulations in Chapter 51A of the Dallas City Code, as amended. If thereis a conflict, these preservation criteria control.

    1.3 Certificate of appropriateness.a. A person may not alter a site within this district, or alter, place,

    construct, maintain, or expand any structure on the site withoutfirst obtaining a certificate of appropriateness in accordance withSection 51A-4.501 of the Dallas Development Code, as amended,and these preservation criteria.

    b. The certificate of appropriateness review procedure outlined inSection 51A-4.501 of the Dallas Development Code, as amended,applies to this district.

    c. Any work done under a certificate of appropriateness must complywith any conditions imposed in the certificate of appropriateness.

    d. After the work authorized by the certificate of appropriateness iscommenced, the applicant must make continuous progress towardcompletion of the work, and the applicant shall not suspend orabandon the work for a period in excess of 180 days. The Directormay, in writing, authorize a suspension of the work for a periodgreater than 180 days upon written request by the applicantshowing circumstances beyond the control of the applicant.

    1.4 A person may not demolish or remove any structure in this district withoutfirst obtaining a certificate for demolition or removal in accordance withSection 51A-4.501 of the Dallas Development Code, as amended.

    1.5 Preservation and restoration materials and methods used must comply withthe Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation andPreservation Briefs published by the United States Department of theInterior, copies of which are available at the Dallas Public Library.

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    1.6 No person shall allow a structure in this district to deteriorate throughdemolition by neglect. Demolition by neglect is neglect in themaintenance of a structure that results in deterioration of the structure andthreatens preservation of the structure. All structures in this district mustbe preserved against deterioration and kept free from structural defects.

    See Section 51A-4.501 of the Dallas Development Code, as amended, forregulations concerning demolition by neglect.

    1.7 Consult Article XI, "Development Incentives," of the Dallas DevelopmentCode, as amended, for tax incentives that may be available in this district.

    1.8 The period of historic significance for this district is the period from 1900to 1949.

    2. DEFINITIONS.2.1 Unless defined in this section, the definitions in Chapter 51A of the Dallas

    City Code, as amended, apply.

    2.2 APPROPRIATE means typical of the historic architectural style,compatible with the character of this district, and consistent with thesepreservation criteria.

    2.3 ARTIFACTS means individual products of human manufacture, such ascutlery, glassware, pottery, metal or textiles or natural objects such asshells that could be associated with gravesites; these were often brokenand arranged in a decorative manner at gravesites in rural cemeteries.

    2.4 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS means a certificate required bySection 51A-4.501 of the Dallas Development Code, as amended, andthese preservation criteria.

    2.5 DIRECTOR means the Director of the Department of SustainableDevelopment and Construction or the Director's representative.

    2.6 DISTRICT means Historic Overlay District No. 142, the MissionaryBaptist Church Cemetery Historic Overlay District. This district containsthe property described in Section 1 of this ordinance and as shown onExhibit C.

    2.7 ERECT means to attach, build, draw, fasten, fix, hang, maintain, paint,place, suspend, or otherwise construct.

    2.8 FENCE means a structure or hedgerow that provides a physical barrier,including a fence gate.

    2.9 GRADE means the existing ground surface elevation.

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    2.10 GRAVE means the space of ground used or intended to be used for thepermanent interment of human remains.

    2.11 GRAVE MARKER means a permanent marker that identifies the locationof one or more graves. Some of the grave markers found in this district

    are vernacular in style and design and made of fieldstone, cast or naturalstone, concrete, masonry, metal or other manufactured or naturalmaterials; they may be inscribed with the name and dates of birth anddeath. Grave markers are located at the head or foot of a single grave, orlocated to mark a collection of graves (family gravesites).

    2.12 MARKED CEMETERY means a historic cemetery identified by agovernmental body, including state agencies such as and including TexasHistorical Commission.

    2.13 PROTECTED means an architectural or landscaping feature that must be

    retained and maintain its historic appearance, as near as practical, in allaspects.

    2.14 REINTERMENT means the reburial of human remains.

    2.15 REMAINS means the body, or parts of the body, of a deceased person.

    2.16 TRACTS A, B, and C mean the portions of the Property described inExhibit A and shown on Exhibit C.

    3. BUILDING SITE AND LANDSCAPING IN TRACT A (Non-protected area).

    3.1 New construction is allowed.

    3.2 New driveways, parking areas, sidewalks, walkways and paths areallowed, and do not require approval through the Certificate ofAppropriateness process.

    3.3 Landscaping is allowed and does not require approval through theCertificate of Appropriateness process.

    3.4 Fencing is allowed and does not require approval through the Certificateof Appropriateness process.

    3.5 Outdoor lighting is allowed and does not require approval through theCertificate of Appropriateness process.

    4. BUILDING SITE AND LANDSCAPING IN TRACT B (Area of potentialgravesites).

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    4.1 New construction is allowed.

    4.2 Activities, including landscaping, that require the disturbance of six inches(depth) or more of surface soil require a certificate of appropriateness inadvance of the activities. Archeological studies must be considered as part

    of the certificate of appropriateness to prevent the inadvertent disturbanceof unmarked graves. Any archeological activities must follow statearchaeological guidelines for cemetery investigations as described in 8.3.

    4.3 After site activities, changes to the existing grades may be allowed if thesegrading changes are consistent with original grading of the cemetery andmeet the requirements of 4.2.

    4.4 New sidewalks, walkways, paths and driveways are allowed. Nosidewalks, walkway, paths or driveways may be located on top of orextended over a marked or known grave.

    4.5 New walkway and paths must be constructed of gravel, decomposedgranite, other material similar to original dirt path or other appropriatematerial. Concrete, asphalt, artificially colored concrete, pavers, exposedaggregate, artificial grass and outdoor carpet are not permitted.

    4.6 Outdoor lighting is allowed. Light poles may not exceed 12 feet in height.

    4.7 Landscaping.a. A routine maintenance certificate of appropriateness is required to

    remove any trees or shrubs, or to install any landscaping materialrequiring the digging six or less inches in depth.

    b. No new or replacement shrubs or trees may be planted on a markedor known grave.

    c. No new destructive or invasive ground cover, such as Boston Ivyor Asian Jasmine, may be planted on or allowed to extend over amarked or known gravesites.

    4.8 Fencing is allowed and does not require approval through the Certificateof Appropriateness process.

    a. Fencing that is within 10 feet of Tract C must comply with therequirements for fencing of Tract C.

    b. Fencing that is more than 10 feet and less than 20 feet of Tract C maybe, solid or open in design and must be of constructed of wood,wrought iron, masonry or a combination of these materials; chain linkis allowed. Solid metal and industrial style fences are not allowed.

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    5. BUILDING SITE AND LANDSCAPING IN TRACT C (Marked cemetery).

    5.1 New construction is prohibited.5.2 Activities that require the disturbance of six inches (depth) or more of

    surface soil require a certificate of appropriateness in advance of the

    activities. Archeological studies must be considered as part of thecertificate of appropriateness to prevent the inadvertent disturbance ofunmarked graves. Any archeological activities must follow statearchaeological guidelines for cemetery investigations as described in 8.3.

    5.3 No walkway or paths may be located on top of or extended over a markedor known grave.

    5.4 New walkway and paths must be constructed of gravel, decomposedgranite, other material similar to original dirt path or other appropriatematerial. Concrete, asphalt, artificially colored concrete, pavers, exposed

    aggregate, artificial grass and outdoor carpet are not permitted.

    5.5 No sidewalks, steps, driveways, parking areas or other hard paving areasare allowed.

    5.6 Outdoor lighting is allowed. Light poles may not exceed 12 feet in height.

    5.7 Except for reinterments, no grading is allowed unless the grading isassociated with an archeological investigation (scraping in search of gravesites). After a reinterment is completed, the grade of that area must berestored.

    5.8 Landscaping.a. A routine maintenance certificate of appropriateness is required to

    remove any trees or shrubs, or to install any landscaping materialrequiring digging six or less inches in depth.

    b. No new or replacement shrubs or trees may be planted on a markedor known grave.

    c. No new destructive or invasive ground cover, such as Boston Ivyor Asian Jasmine, may be planted on or allowed to extend over amarked or known grave.

    5.9 Fencing.a. Perimeter fencing of the Tract is allowed; fences within the Tract

    are not allowed.

    b. Fences must be 70 percent open, and may not exceed six feet inheight, and may be constructed of wood, wrought iron, masonry or

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    a combination of these materials; chain link fencing is allowed upto four feet in height.

    6. GRAVE MARKERS

    6.1 Existing grave markers are protected in Tract C and if found or located, inTract B. It is recommended that existing, or relocated grave markers bepreserved and restored and that damaged grave markers be repaired.

    6.2 The identification of unidentified graves through archeologicalinvestigation is encouraged to identify the extent of the cemetery. Afterresearch to determine the identity of the deceased or other pertinentinformation, marking of unidentified graves is encouraged.

    6.3 It is encouraged that grave markers that are no longer in place, missing, orirreplaceably damaged be replaced with grave markers that are similar in

    design, material, color, and size to the original grave markers at thatlocation.

    6.4 If the design of the original grave marker is not known, new flat gravemarkers may be installed.

    7. BURIALS AND REINTERMENTS.

    7.1 Unmarked graves might be located within the bounds and immediatevicinity of Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. See 4.2 and 5.2 forany ground-disturbing activities requiring digging six inches or greaterdepth in Tract B and C.

    7.2 In the event that human remains, or artifacts suggestive of the presence ofa grave, are encountered during any activity, the site of the discovery mustbe secured, the city historic preservation staff must be notified, and allground-disturbing activities in the immediate area must cease. Acertificate of appropriateness to restore the site or relocate the grave mustbe obtained before any activities can resume.

    7.3 Any future archaeological investigation or relocation of marked orunmarked graves must be conducted in compliance with the State ofTexas Administrative Code for Removal of Remains (Title 13, CulturalResources; Part 2, Texas Historical Commission; Chapter 22, Cemeteries)and coordinated with the state archaeologist, and if required, donepursuant to a Texas antiquities permit.

    7.4 Reinterment within the district is allowed in Tract C, subject tocompliance with all applicable laws related to cemeteries and

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    reinternment. Locations of proposed reinternments must be reviewedthrough the certificate of appropriateness process.

    7.5 New burials are permitted if allowed by law.

    8. PROTECTED ELEMENTS.8.1 The following elements are considered important features and areprotected:

    a. Gravesites and grave markers.

    b. Concentration of artifacts associated with a grave.

    9. CONSERVATION, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING

    GRAVE MARKERS.

    9.1 It is encouraged that existing grave markers be cleaned on a regular basis,but not more than once every 18 months.

    9.2 Routine cleaning of grave markers that are in good condition must be doneby washing with water, then softly brushing with mild detergent, thenthoroughly rinsing with water.

    9.3 Grave markers that have a friable or surgery surface; a grainy surface thatreadily falls away; or other indications that the stone is delicate, brittle, orotherwise vulnerable should not be cleaned.

    9.4 Removal of lichen and algae from grave markers that are in goodcondition must be done by thoroughly soaking the stone with water andthen using a wood scraper to gently remove the biological growth. It maybe necessary to repeat this process several times to fully remove lichen oralgae.

    9.5 If a grave marker falls or is otherwise damaged, a temporary grave markermust be installed at the grave marker location before the damaged gravemarker is removed for repair.

    9.6 Grave markers that have broken into two or more pieces must be repairedusing standards accepted by the Association for Grave Stone Studies (278Main Street, Suite 207, Greenfield, MA 01301, ph. 413-772-0836 orhttp://www.gravestonestudies.org) or in A Graveyard PreservationPrimer by Lynette Stranstad.

    9.7 Fallen or broken grave markers may not be repaired by embedding them(typically face up) in concrete or using metal splints because both methodsare detrimental to the integrity of the stone.

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    9.8 Lawnmowers without bumpers and weedwhackers with metal wire maynot be used directly around grave markers and memorial monuments asthese cause irreversible damage to the stone when they strike or touch thestone. Lawnmower bumpers, fabricated from rubber tires or inner tubes,may be attached to lawnmowers to provide a buffer between the machine

    and the grave markers and memorial monuments. Weedwhackers with softnylon whips may be used around grave markers and memorialmonuments.

    10. NEW CONSTRUCTION.

    10.1 New construction is prohibited in Tract C.

    10.2 New construction is allowed in Tracts A and B. New construction mustcomply with State of Texas right of access for known cemeteries law.

    10.3 New construction in Tract B shall be set back from Tract C a minimum of12 feet. All other zoning requirements apply.

    11. SIGNS.

    11.1 Only premise signs, park signs, cemetery identification signs, street signs,interpretive signs, movement control signs, and historic markers may beerected and must be compatible with the district.

    11.2 All signs must comply with the provisions of the Dallas City Code, asamended.

    12. ARCHEOLOGICAL STUDIES.

    12.1 Any archeological studies must have a certificate of appropriateness priorto any ground-disturbing activities. An archaeologist or a physicalanthropologist must conduct any archeological studies in accordance withthe Texas Historical Commission guidelines for preserving historiccemeteries.

    13. ENFORCEMENT.

    13.1 A person who violates these preservation criteria is guilty of a separateoffense for each day or portion of a day during which the violation iscontinued, from the first day the unlawful act was committed until either acertificate of appropriateness is obtained or the property is restored to thecondition it was in immediately prior to the violation.

    13.2 A person is criminally responsible for a violation of these preservationcriteria if:

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    a. the person who owns part or all of the property knowingly allowsthe violation to exist;

    b. the person who is the agent of the property owner or is anindividual employed by the agent or property owner, is in control

    of the property, knowingly allows the violation to exist, and fails toprovide the property owners name, street address, and telephonenumber to code enforcement officials;

    c. the person who is the agent of the property owner or is anindividual employed by the agent or property owner, knowinglyallows the violation to exist, and the citation relates to theconstruction or development of the property; or

    d. the person knowingly commits the violation or assists in thecommission of the violation.

    13.3 Any person who adversely affects or demolishes a structure in this districtin violation of these preservation criteria is liable pursuant to Section315.006 of the Texas Local Government Code for damages to restore orreplicate, using as many of the original materials as possible, the structureto its appearance and setting prior to the violation. No certificates ofappropriateness or building permits will be issued for construction on thesite except to restore or replicate the structure. When these restrictionsbecome applicable to a site, the Director shall cause to be filed a verifiednotice in the county deed records and these restrictions shall be binding onfuture owners of the property. These restrictions are in addition to anyfines imposed.

    13.4 Prosecution in municipal court for a violation of these preservation criteriadoes not prevent the use of other enforcement remedies or proceduresprovided by other city ordinances or state or federal laws applicable to theperson charged with or the conduct involved in the offense.

    14. RESOURCES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

    Conservation of Cemetery StructuresDennis, John R.; article included in Preservation Plan for Plano HistoricCemeteries. Report produced by Geo-Marine, Inc. (Plano, Texas), September2000.

    Conservation of Building and Decorative Stone Volumes 1 and 2 Ashurst, Johnand Francis G. Dimes, Editors. London, Butterworth-Heimemann, 1990.

    Metals in Americas Historic Buildings: Uses and Preservation TreatmentsGayle, Margot, David W. Look, AIA and John G. Waite. Washington, DC,National Park Service, 1980.

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    Keeping It Clean, Removing Exterior Dirt, Paint, Stains and Graffiti from HistoricMasonry Buildings. Grimmer, Anne E. Washington, DC, National Park Service,1990.

    Ancient and Historic Metals, Conservation and Scientific ResearchScott, David A., Jerry Podany, and Brian B. Considine, Editors. Proceeding froma Symposium by the J. Paul Getty Museum, November 1991. Getty TrustPublications, Getty Conservation Institute, 1995.

    A Graveyard Preservation PrimerStranstad, Lynette (American Association for State and Local History BookSeries) Alta Mira Press, 1995.

    Texas GraveyardsJordan, Terry. University of Texas Press, Austin, Texas. 1984.

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    Notification List of Property Owners

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    11Property Owners Notified

    Label # Address Owner

    1 33 HAYMARKET RD RAMIREZ OCTAVIO

    2 2430 HAYMARKET RD MORGAN LEAH

    3 4011 JORDAN VALLEY RD HURLEY CLARENCE K

    4 2560 HAYMARKET RD MANN LOUIS LYNN & JANE ELIZABETH

    5 2530 HAYMARKET RD COURTNEY JOHN F JR

    6 2520 HAYMARKET RD THOMPSON LARRY D & DONNA K

    7 1200 HAYMARKET RD OAK GROVE BAPTIST CH

    8 4007 JORDAN VALLEY RD HURLEY CLARENCE9 2550 HAYMARKET RD COURTNEY JOHN F JR

    10 2445 HAYMARKET RD ONE TEL COMMUNICATIONS & %FIRST

    STATE BA

    11 2445 HAYMARKET RD ONE TEL COMMUNCIATIONS %FIRST

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